Steve Underwood

Steve Underwood

Steve Underwood joined NWEA in January 2020 and is the director of the State Professional Learning and Consulting Services team. He’s an experienced educational leader with extensive experience working in schools, districts, state education agencies, and non-profits. Steve specializes in the design and implementation of evidence-based professional learning and in facilitating systemic improvement to improve teaching, learning, and leading. He earned a doctor of education in curriculum and instruction from Boise State University, with an emphasis in school improvement, and he holds undergraduate and master’s degrees from Biola University. He enjoys equipping educators to successfully meet the needs of all learners.

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Leading the way in measuring growth and achievement

MAP® Growth™ supports more students in more grades across more subject areas than any other assessment provider. With MAP Growth data in hand, teachers have the insights for delivering the right instruction at the right time.

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Prepare for the big questions about assessment

When teachers have questions about assessments—and they will—school leaders can be ready with answers that both acknowledge teachers’ concerns and equip them with the right resources and support.

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Level up your assessment literacy and data savvy

From professional learning courses to thought-provoking blog posts and printable classroom resources, this handy collection of assets will enhance your assessment literacy and your skill with data.

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